Eugene Y. ‘Gene’ Shoji 1941-2019 Obituary August 14, 2019August 15, 20190 Eugene Y. ‘Gene’ Shoji passed away July 11 in Coos Bay, with his wife, Crystal, and son, Christopher, by his side. Gene Shoji was born May 3, 1941, in Oregon, prior to the entry of the United States into World War II. Gene was placed in the Minidoka, Idaho, Japanese internment camp
Burns welcomes new city manager News August 7, 2019August 8, 20190 Photo by RANDY PARKS With a background in development, Burns City Manager David Sneddon said it’s not a matter of looking at a community as it is, but what it could be. David Sneddon, the new Burns city manager, moved to Harney County from Boise, Idaho, last April, but he is no
Mutilated bulls found in the Malheur forest News August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 The Harney County Sheriff, the Oregon State Police, and the Malheur National Forest Emigrant Creek Ranger District are investigating the discovery of five mutilated bulls in the Malheur National Forest. The Registered Hereford bulls, ages 4-5, were discovered by their owners on July 30 and 31, 2019. The bulls were
HCSD No. 3 registration set News Youth August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Harney County School District (HCSD) No. 3 announced the schedule for registration and beginning school dates for the coming school year. Online registration, a new option for K-12, started Monday, Aug. 5. See website for details: https://www.burnsschools.k12.or.us/ Slater registration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, from noon to 3 p.m. Hines Middle School
Gary D. Wenick 1946-2019 Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Gary Dell Wenick, 73, passed away from cancer July 3 at his home in Hines. Gary was born Feb. 10, 1946, at Valley View Hospital in Burns. He was the son of Emanuel and Martha (Schmidt) Wenick. Gary grew up in Burns and graduated from Burns Union High School in 1964.
Marvin Lee Jess 1928-2019 Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Marvin Lee Jess, 91, passed away July 30 at home in Diamond after a period of ill health, with his family in attendance. Marvin was born June 2, 1928, in Winchester, Idaho, to John and Iola (Jobe) Jess. He grew up there and in Craigmont and Grangeville before the family moved
Adele Tudor Robins Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Adele Tudor Robins, 74, passed away unexpectedly July 11 in Portland, surrounded by close family and dear friends. Her varied talents spanned many areas in her life — from rodeo queen and accomplished horsewoman in her early years in Burns, to creative interior architectural designer, to jewelry maker, and on to
Betty L. Davis Obituary August 7, 2019August 10, 20190 Betty L. Davis, 81, longtime resident of Diamond, passed away July 31. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, in the Burns Cemetery. Donations in Betty Davis’ memory may be made to either our community flag fund or Harney County Home Health/Hospice. LaFollette’s Chapel is in charge
County establishes Natural Resources Advisory Committee County Court News July 31, 2019July 31, 20190 During its meeting on July 17, the Harney County Court approved Resolution 2019-23 in the matter of establishing the Harney County Natural Resources Advisory Committee (NRAC). The court also adopted the committee’s bylaws. NRAC will advise the court on the needs and priorities of the county’s natural resources; provide substantial comments
Water lines are being surveyed in Hines Hines Common Council News July 31, 2019August 2, 20190 As the city of Hines moves forward with the water system improvement project, City Administrator Kirby Letham wants residents to be aware of ongoing survey work. At the council meeting on July 23, Letham said surveyors with the engineering company Anderson Perry are currently conducting a study on the location